The incredibly popular Bellagio restaurant in Birnam is a culinary experience to remember with a fusion of Mediterranean, Japanese and seafood. It’s like three restaurants in one!The exciting but simple dishes have been carefully selected and use only the highest quality ingredients. The specials board is ever-changing, keeping the offerings fresh and new and there is a sumptuous buffet table on Saturdays and Sundays.Fashionable without pretention, Bellagio has a casual, easy-going ambiance with warm, homely stylishness. Gorgeous views over a local park and willow trees can be enjoyed from the patio, even in winter when blankets are provided to keep you cosy.A venue for many occasions and simply delicious food, dining at Bellagio is always time well-spent.

Ocean Basket is a popular South African restaurant offering hearty, fresh seafood at affordable prices. The extensive menu caters for all tastes, and even for the little ones. All main meals come with either stir fry, rice, chips or salad.
The fun, vibrant kids’ meals like ‘Mermaids Calamari Rings’ and ‘Captain Hook’s Prawns’ will make sure your brood is satisfied and healthy. There are also great seafood platters on offer and mouth-watering sushi, maki, sashimi and fashion sandwiches.

Primi Piatti strives to create a variety of fresh, comforting and healthy food inspired by the Italian tradition and influenced by contemporary cuisine.
All meals are prepared from scratch using the finest ingredients. The main menu has everything from croissants, omelets and sandwiches, to pizzas, fish and curry. The drinks menu offers a large variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There is even a three-course set menu and a special menu for the little ones.
The 'Primi Pods' area is perfect for kids to play in. They will be entertained by professional chefs and caregivers who can teach them how to make their own pizza and bake their own biscuits.

Exuding a Hollywood style ambiance with rich gold décor, Perspex encased chandeliers and silver dining chairs that set the tone for decadence, The Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! Restaurant inspires glamour.
The menu transcends the dining experience with delicious gourmet designer burgers, and Springbok shanks, slow roasted in spicy yoghurt, served with Malay prune rice.
Chef’s specialities lean towards dishes such as the Marakesh Express - a three-way Moroccan cheese starter served with fresh melon and preserves.
The extensive main course menu brims with delights such as beef, lamb, ostrich, chicken, fish and legendary vegetarian burgers notarized to be the best in Jozi.
A quirky take on pork dishes such as the winter favourite ‘Save my bacon!’ comprises of rib-sticking pork rashers slow-cooked in a rich black bean sherry paste, served with jasmine rice and pickled cucumber.
Round off a sumptuous meal with a decadent Sweet Fudgenator – hot fudge pudding oozing with fudge cream or the warming Lindt-2-Rumba - an infusion of dark rum and Kahlua Lindt tiramisu served with vanilla bean ice-cream.
Located on the first floor, in the upmarket and fashionable Melrose Arch, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! Restaurant excites delights and satisfies palates with decadent cuisine and posh surrounds.

SWAD Restaurant entices with Indian delights in a warm and friendly setting perfect for complete dining experience.
The décor wraps the senses in peach walls contrasted by dark wooden tables and chairs dressed in mahogany table cloths. Indian artefacts and painting set the tone for authentic dining experience.
The menu caters for all palates with finger licking dishes such as Murg Anarkali - grilled boneless chicken in a mint and coriander marinade, Champ-E-Lucknowi - Lamb chops in a traditional marinade or Lamb Stew - cooked in coconut milk accompanied with buttery naan bread to mop up the fragrant juices.
Conclude the meal with Kesar Pista Kulfi - Saffron and pistachio flavoured Indian ice cream for an orchestral symphony of Indian flavours in Melrose North, Johannesburg.

This bewitching escape from daily life exudes a timeless decor and tantalizes with lighter meals perfect for chilling on cane loungers and leather wingback chairs.
Wrap the palate in deliciousness such as brie and walnut salad topped with watercress and honeycomb dressing, or the Demsel Salad layered with balsamic strawberries served on a bed of wild rocket and crushed peppercorn slaw.
Another delectable favourite is the blue cheese and caramelised onion quiche served with stewed fruit compote.
The Deli on High Street delights with fantastic food, fantasia surrounds and a trendy following that earns this deli a place on Jozi’s trend list.

The Meat Company Melrose Arch offers a warm, intimate setting where diners can experience simple, perfectly prepared cuisine. The restaurant offers separate rooms and intimate dining alcoves that add a touch of privacy to a vibrant and bustling atmosphere. Enjoy the best grills and wines; to say the selection is large is certainly an understatement. Only the freshest ingredients are used ensuring dishes that burst with flavour and satisfy the most discerning diner.

Restaurants near Melrose

Koi in Japanese means ‘Come, Love, Fish’ and exudes the latest trends in contemporary cuisine infused with Western style techniques.
The menu showcases cuisine from unrivalled Japanese chefs with tastes that suit all palates.
Diners start with a choice of thinly sliced Sashimi of Salmon - with ginger, chives and toasted sesame seeds marinated in garlic and ponzu lightly seared in hot olive oil for starters.
Mains delights with Sesamed Crusted Seared Tuna with Marinated Dim Hoi Sim Sauce - served on ponzu flavoured wok seared greens and topped with sweet potato crisps or side order of Wasabi Mash.
Other dishes such as the Create your own noodle dish and Sushi platters compliment the dining experience concluded by Chocolate and Banana Spring Rolls - Served with a white chocolate dipping sauce.
Koi Restaurant and Sushi boasts a refined tea house with speciality teas served in unique handmade Japanese cast iron tea pots compliments the end of a meal or lunch.
Enjoy contemporary Asian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere at Koi Restaurant and Sushi.

Explore the rich culture of India through aromatic and exotic cuisine at Bombay Blues.
Specialising in superb North Indian cuisine, Bombay Blues treats food as more than mere sustenance. Food at this popular Rosebank restaurant is perceived as an expression of a connection to others, a means to strengthen bonds and what better way than in inspiring surroundings and with delicious dishes and friendly staff.
The menu boasts the best of North Indian curries, tandoori dishes and breads. Try the masala tea after your meal as you relax in the tranquil ambiance of Bombay Blues. A good selection of wines is also available to choose from.
Experience glorious Indian culture at Bombay Blues.

Kuzina boasts a famous Greek chef – Yiannis Baxevanis, whose creativity and authentic style spill out onto decadent dishes and mouth-watering aromas.
With focus on quality and authenticity, Kuzina embraces exotic international dishes in a warm and welcoming room, typical of Greek family traditions, where families come together around good food and festive celebration.
Visit Kuzina and discover true Greek aromas and famous hospitality in Rosebank, Johannesburg.